Custom Ertl Collection: Alfred the Holden B12

[@brightredmogul1912]

I have mad respect for anybody who can patiently model custom ERTL trains. I’m trying to do that myself, and I had to almost completely rework the design just so that I could customize it and recycle its tooling for other designs without feeling immense pain

[@zashamelproductions69420]

Great job! And This gives me GWR Studios vibes for no reason.

[@22Tesla]

Oh? how so might I ask?

[@Dominic_812]

Well it gives me on unlucky tug vibes

[@Jayhsia1215]

Hello my friend

[@joestuffProductions5006]

@Polyg0n5 yes

[@joestuffProductions5006]

Weird

[@IsraeliilearsI]

Very Lovely Stuff! This feel very professional, keep up the good work man!

[@Nubfist]

Please do keep making custom ERTL showcases. These are amazing!

[@GothicSteamEngine96]

I had a look at the catalogue, both this and little owl are really tempting! Can't wait to see what you make next.

[@22Tesla]

Heheh nice! And there are certainly more coming someday this month.

[@hamishcameron1082]

​@@22Tesla I see at the background in some of your videos of some ttte inspired road vehicles that appear in your videos but don't appear in your shapeways store like that red lorry and little black current pick up truck why don't you also add those into your shapeways store too ?🇬🇧

[@22Tesla]

@@hamishcameron1082 black pickup truck? Doesn't sound familiar

[@hamishcameron1082]

@@22Tesla did I say balck current pick up truck sorry I meant red pick up truck 🇬🇧

[@daylightman8459]

CORRECTION: Alfred is a LNER Gresley B12/3. The ones designed by Holden are the B12/1’s and B12/2’s (also known as the GER S69’s).

[@22Tesla]

Ahhh I see. Just following the name he was given

[@daylightman8459]

It’s alright, we all make mistakes.

[@eddierools]

I think it's fair to just label all of the B12's as Holden designs, Gresley really only made adjustments to the pre-existing design for the B12/3.

[@daylightman8459]

Well yes but actually no. The frames, motion and wheel sets are the only things that are identical with the B12/3’s. The B12/1’s had Belpaire fireboxes, bigger domes, Ramsbottom safety valves and decorative GER frames. The B12/2’s had no decorative frames and a round-top firebox with Ross-pop safety valves (but the dome remains a similar size). Both of the Holden designed B12/1 and B12/2 variants also have identical smokeboxes. The Gresley designed B12/3’s had a different design of smokebox and LNER standard diagram 25A boiler.

[@eddierools]

@@daylightman8459 You make a valid argument, but at the end of the day, the core design of the locomotive was by Holden, not Gresley. He made improvements to the design, yes, but in saying that, it would be like claiming the Raven A2's that were modified by Gresley should be called Gresley A2's instead. X'D

[@UsefulEngine11]

I think this format Style videos of pretty awesome really love the music in the background. While I would like to commission some engines I'd love to see in ertl I think I'm getting way too ahead of myself. But for now Alfred looks awesome and of course I'd also love to see him in a blue Livery to awesome job man keep up the good work.

[@22Tesla]

Thank you! I shall! Just wait, more are on the way

[@ImaginationRailerNo.5]

This is AMAZING 😍💡👍 Your a Genius 👌😉👍 It looks like a official product fresh out of the box🎁 You should do Crovan, Mallard, and Diesel 10 with moving claw😁

[@22Tesla]

@@ImaginationRailerNo.5 Hehehe I could. I'll see what I can do. You should see some official box art work I've designed, just like the original ERTL boxes with the character card on the back XD

[@ImaginationRailerNo.5]

Will that be shown? You mean THE official boxing and card?! With discription?

[@22Tesla]

@@ImaginationRailerNo.5 HEhehe well, my own custom official boxing and card, description included.

[@chasesvocalrange2540]

Smashing work! Love it!

[@22Tesla]

Heheh thanks!

[@Gamer-1-2025]

No one can ever forget alfred the lodon B12 hes a legand

[@BlueSpino4472]

Indeed

[@MatthewRatburg]

Please keep making ERTLs! They look awesome!

[@SodorEngines912]

Ahahaha Smooth Like Butter!

[@Meeeeyfhh]

It's amazing great job you should make more ertl trains customs

[@BiggCityB0i5]

This is amazing! I really want to buy Alfred, but I don’t have that much money right know so I might in the future.

[@JohnnyJohnstonÖ]

Thank you so much, I have a character that is also a b12 and this saves me so much time and will make him look way more accurate, I don’t have a 3-D printer or know how to 3D model so I just normally chop up existing ertls and make them into what I want

[@22Tesla]

Glad my model helps fill that niche :)

[@JohnnyJohnstonÖ]

@@22Tesla update I have a printer, I was just wondering if the files where public so I can print my own

[@22Tesla]

@@JohnnyJohnstonÖ Well the Ertl files are not public, but I'll think about it. Depends what kind of printer you got. I have some files up on thingiverse but thats all for now

[@matttheoddestsaddletank518]

I regret not watching you before. This is amazing stuff :D

[@Trainboy11Offical]

Amazing work

[@Splendid_Studios]

Very nice, would love to see more custom showcases

[@ThomasandDBZ2010]

This is the best ERTL custom you did! If you can do the rest of the CFR engines, may I recommend differentiating the upper rear cab doors from Culdee and (open door) Godred? You can reference the Snowdon Mountain Railway Engines on the rear cabs for reference as each cab door is of a different design. In addition, I thought it'd be cool if you could tackle ERTL customs for Pip & Emma (with their coaches included), Ivo Hugh, Mike, Bert, Rex, SKR coaches, brake vans, and goods vans, etc.

[@22Tesla]

Awww thank you! HEhehe on the CFR engines, I'm way ahead of you. I've designed versions of them that you can snap some N-scale wheels into the bottom and make them them roll onn N-scale track as dummy units, same with the coaches. I've designed ALL the CFR engines, differing rear window details that match the Snowden engines exactly. I've even made Ertl-ish styled Snowden diesel engines. All those models just need the bottom base for Ertl wheels. As to the other ideas, I'll see what I can do. Pip and Emma are actually on the list already.

[@ThomasandDBZ2010]

@@22Tesla Nice. Given both Sir Handel and Falcon forms were released, maybe you can also do Stuart. This time, obviously, with Stuart's regular funnel. Don't forget Fred (You can do both the diesel and the orange TWR coal car) if you want, in addition to Ivo Hugh on the list.

[@22Tesla]

@@ThomasandDBZ2010 Ah yeah for sure! Hmmmm what difference does Sir Handle have different from his Falcon form beyond paint/name plate? Since the Ertl model doesn't capture his steamroller wheels too wheel. Ah yeah, can't forget Fred either. Hmmm might design him to be closely scaled to Scruffy or something.

[@ThomasandDBZ2010]

@@22Tesla In addition to Pip and Emma, would you consider their eyes and mouths similar to how they looked in SI3D 2012?

[@22Tesla]

@@ThomasandDBZ2010 How do you mean? Like the model of the that just has their RWS faces?

[@JaxTrains]

This Is by far the best ertl custom I have ever seen, B E U T I F U L

[@bigzim437]

Damn, thats one of the best customs I have seen

[@trainboy3340]

Amazing work!!!! It’s so amazing seeing a custom ertl alfred, I tried once to make a ertl alfred, and I did, but it will fell apart pretty easily, beautiful custom

[@22Tesla]

Aww shucks. This one should be more sturdy if you tried to get one XD

[@trainboy3340]

I’m sure it will XD

[@amitysluzara2022]

Woah this is outstanding

[@dirtygreencaterpillarprodu9205]

EPIC!

[@thesteamenginelover1974]

dirty percy

[@aidenray6286]

That is the best custom Ertl I’ve ever seen

[@napsbrickrailways2290]

Yes this isbrilliant!

[@gresleyng-thebritishrailwayfan]

Cool 3D printed model and I love it

[@quarrylocomotiveproduction5439]

I would like to see you make a 3D Ertl model of Ivo hugh

[@thefungamerline3468]

This looks fantastic but at 0:31 the transfor water sticker is fliped its RENL and the 3 was backwards

[@22Tesla]

Ah... so you saw that. XD Well I accidentally made my transfers all face the same way cause I'm stupid so if I had put the transfers on bot sides, then the lines would have been wrong, so I just flipped the video to make it look like it was correct on both sides, since one side has no decals on it XD

[@thefungamerline3468]

@@22Tesla lol 😂 and its ok besides that small mishap everyting else is good

[@candicejones358]

Since you're starting to make and produce custom ertls on shapeways, I was wondering if you will make Ryan, the canceled Cadbury bournville locomotive, Merlin, and the popular o c Richard? Both Merlin and Richard are n15 King Arthur class locomotives and they also appear to have u hook couplers on the back, similar to the 2002 - 04 ertls. I saw Twitter pictures of Ryan Merlin and Richard as Custom ertls. Think you can try to do those 4 and maybe possibly design the three Thomas characters after their fanart counterparts? Customers would really love them they would be happy to have a diecast Cadbury bournville locomotive for their collection.

[@thekaibacorpexpress4043]

Wow! That's incredible!!!

[@magicguystudios7940]

Beautiful

[@mentaljudge8649]

This guy rocks.

[@mechatrain150]

this is all very helpfull and i think i know what to do should i decide to make my own diecast/plastic trains

[@22Tesla]

Glad I could help! It took me some time to figure how I would do things like the wheels and it's served me well as I've used it for other ERTL trains and once road vehicle mod the be free wheeling like Hotwheels cars.

[@mechatrain150]

@@22Tesla nice

[@nazarthesonicfan3908]

Can you make a model of Alfred, when he had a number 98462, please?

[@oliverthebrblack5330]

Amazing!

[@22Tesla]

HEhehe thanks!

[@ZenGunn23]

With this will spark an uprising Ertl will return

[@agreenwelltank21]

Ertl is making a strong comeback

[@22Tesla]

HEhehe tis my hope that others shall desire it.

[@JosephRailwayStudios2000]

That’s so Sick I love it!!!

[@overusedenginesproductions]

if i could buy one

[@MSwolfdog158]

What model did you make in the future?

[@klipsfilmsmelbourne]

Holy sweet muzzle

[@SodorEngines912]

Please make Crovan so he won’t be lonely!

[@22Tesla]

Heheh when I got the time, I can.

[@reganrowell9242]

Awesome

[@TheAutismCOMMANDER]

You should get an lnwr claughton from shapeways and make Afton

[@niklasmitterdorfer4061]

I would like to buy the custom Alfred the Holden pls I want the ertl collection

[@wodekw6862]

Wait, we can make ERTLS engine now??

[@ryanstephenkristoferkearns1319]

Fantastic custom, bud.

[@22Tesla]

Thank you kindly

[@ryanstephenkristoferkearns1319]

@@22Tesla You're very welcome ^^

[@Boypogikami132]

Why doesn’t this have more views

[@West_Coast_Mainline]

Cool

[@Fabian06]

Great Model Dude!

[@rav_productions2136]

Will you be doing the welsworth and suddary gang?

[@22Tesla]

Hmmmm I could. Let me guess: Adam, Colin, and Lily W&S or something else?

[@rav_productions2136]

your on point

[@nanisprestlye4830]

A HUGE Noice great work awesome

[@jasonanderson6583]

Great model.(also I noticed that you but the decals on one side backwards. Was that intentional or was it a mistake

[@22Tesla]

Heheh that was me trying to HIDE a mistake. XD I forgot to reverse the decals for the cab on the right side of the train so I didn't put any one that side. I flipped the footage of the left side to make it appear as the right ide. Apparently this trick wasn't too good cause you found it out XD

[@cuocsongitaliafamigliathao1091]

👏👏👍👍❤️Thanks

[@BIG_RED_PRODUCTIONS_official]

You know to make it as kind of an omage to the original very 1st ertl models you could have given him a sticker face

[@KameronCousin]

Awesome! 👍:D

[@ruadhanrailway2591]

Will you be making alygreedy

[@TroublesomeSlateTruck]

Good Job.

[@chavopatyfanstudios2005]

Can this ship this to mexico

[@lightupproductions1948]

Howdy! Sorry but I need some advice. I'm new to shapeways and need some help or advice on how to get started. Do You have any advice for how to start?

[@22Tesla]

Hmmm... well to start you need to create an account. This will allow you to import models that you will sell. Once you have some models imported then you can begin to set up a store. When setting up a store, one thing that you'll need is a bank account to attach it to, that way your mark up sales can be sent there. A lot of this information can be found on Shapeways but that's how I would start. Everything else that follows is something you'll need to experiment with, like changing the mark up price of your models that you are selling. Because material price differes between materials, you'll need to be aware of how much you are charging for your items since sometimes marking the price at twice the amount will mean a price customers won't pay for. Like anything with any business, you'll need to balance between making a profit and keeping it affordable. Promoting your models will certainly help you get noticed, it depends where and how you do that. I promote here on KZbin, Twitter and DeviantArt where I can get noticed so that's something else you'll need to do on your own. And the more promoting you can do on free plateforms, the better. Saves money Hope that helps. If you have any other questions, I can help were I can but most of the help I assume you'll find on Shapeways will be more useful and informative.

[@lightupproductions1948]

@@22Tesla thx a lot! That really helps!

[@H-o-R835]

Hey 22Tesla I was on your deviant art a few weeks ago, and I noticed that you had a post about how you had bought some old beat up steam locomotive back in 2011. Do you still have it or not.

[@22Tesla]

Hmmm you mean like our stationary traction engine, or small shunting engine? We actually have already sold them, I think we still have an old 7 1/2 inch gauge steam engine. The other rolling stock we still have.

[@H-o-R835]

The shunting engine, thanks for responding.

[@LNERLiam]

Its magnificent, but I must ask, what program do you use to make your faces?

[@22Tesla]

I'm glad you like it! And I use Blender to make them. Slowly day by day I'm learning a little more about how to use it.

[@NexusWorks924]

Question could the body work for a wooden railway Cassie

[@22Tesla]

Hmmmmm..... Maybe, not sure

[@jamestheredenginefan5268]

Cue Alfrad Hitchcock's Theme

[@aliteral_watermelonz3940]

My only problem with ertl is that the tenders are literally melded to the engine

[@amethystchakra]

I don't really like that either. If the tender was separate, it would be easier to push around corners Not to mention it would look more aesthetically pleasing

[@FictionalADDON]

You could do a better version of the ertl Gordon

[@asthmaticnightmare215]

Are you accepting commissions to make complete ERTL Alfreds?

[@22Tesla]

Hmmm I might... that could take a while to make since time to paint and such, but I could make a complete Alfred. I'll need to work on a price first. It would cost a bit more than just getting a kit, but I could totally do that if you were interested

[@asthmaticnightmare215]

Ok, I will get back to you on that

[@ChunkOhboi]

Can you do mike Rex and bert

[@dracoarton94]

yo, that is good!

[@Jayhsia1215]

Nice ertl

[@CampDweller]

Make the Prototype Bluebell

[@beno2002]

Remember when people considered him to be a great villain? Then we found out a Peg Warmer was a villain the whole time.

[@JOEMAMA_534]

When ertl makes oc’s:

[@Jade2781]

Nice

[@hamishcameron1082]

Can you also make an ERTL Thomas and friends ERTL Frankie ERTL hurricane and ERTL Theo from the 2017 film thomas and friends journey beyond sodor ?🇬🇧

[@danielchen25txt28]

😳💯

[@SamuelDupuis-v6l]

I could imagine if Alfred was created by The Official Show rather then Skarloey123

[@hamishcameron1082]

How did you cut the brass 🇬🇧?

[@22Tesla]

A very small pipe cutting thing. I don't know the exact term, but it's basically rotating cutting wheel made for cutting pipe like brass and copper and such

[@hamishcameron1082]

@@22Tesla I see well we brought one of your products from midnight valley workshop and it didn't contain any bras pipes and pins 🇬🇧

[@hamishcameron1082]

@@22Tesla can people easily get those things I dont know how to use them 🇬🇧

[@22Tesla]

@@hamishcameron1082 yeah, those are the extra bits that you need to complete the model that I don't provide sadly. Very sorry about that

[@22Tesla]

@@hamishcameron1082 I'm sure you can, I got mine at a hobby store.

[@Gojiller202]

How(great model)

[@magicguystudios7940]

Alfred is more of an emerald green then apple green

[@slatetruck3240]

Wait how do I get couplings tho

[@22Tesla]

Well it would be on Ertl rolling stock already so no need to get couplings.

[@metal_wheels]

i thought it was a ho gauge

[@22Tesla]

Hehe, yeah, ERTL was always close to HO in that it could ride in between HO tracks. A few ERTL films have made use of that fact to use realistic track in the films.

[@joestuffProductions5006]

The sad story of,afred! I'm new and ur cool

[@hamishcameron1082]

Can you make others🇬🇧

[@22Tesla]

Someday I will. I have others in the works.

[@hamishcameron1082]

@@22Tesla like ERTL Molly🇬🇧

[@FlyingFoxProductions8995]

Eoe nice

[@TheNewStoryteller]

Hey the writing on the right side's spelt backwards.

[@22Tesla]

HEhehe yeah, that's only because I mirrored the left side footage to stand in for the right side, cause when I made the decals I stupidly only made them facing the left side for the left side of the engine. The cab details would have been facing the wrong way so I didn't put decals on the cab's right side. I did the mirrored video trick to hide that fact

[@reeganvargas7822]

Alfred The Holden B12

[@StinkyCorgs]

0 dislikes! :D

[@magicguystudios7940]

That engine is a disgrace to the LNER and to the NWR

[@gamerpro5264]

What is the background music